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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.81, 34.01 and 21.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.81, 34.01 and 21.67 is: 32.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.81 : 34.01 = 21.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.81/34.01 = 21.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.81x = 34.01 × 21.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.81x = 737.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737.00/22.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.31

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